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Shredded Pork Taquitos
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Shredded Pork Taquitos

Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

Shredded Pork Ingredients:

  • 1½-2 lb pork shoulder or butt
  • Dried oregano to taste
  • Cumin powder to taste
  • Garlic powder to taste
  • Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 (7- oz) can of whole green chiles
  • 5 cloves of garlic chopped finely
  • 2 cups of chicken broth

Cilantro and Lime Sour Cream:

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp yellow onion minced finely
  • 1-2 tbsp cilantro chopped, to taste
  • Juice & zest of ½ a lime

Other Ingredients:

  • Corn tortillas
  • Monterey Jack cheese shredded, to taste
  • Olive oil or olive oil spray

Serving:

  • Guacamole
  • Salsa
  • Cilantro and Lime Sour Cream

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 275 degrees.
  • Prepare the pork by seasoning the entirety with oregano, cumin, garlic powder, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
    Side note: I don't have exact measurements of the seasonings because I just sprinkled them all over the roast.
  • Heat olive oil in a small Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned pork roast and sear on all sides.
  • Add the chopped garlic, whole green chiles, and chicken broth.
  • Cover with a lid and place in the oven for 2 hours, then turn the roast over.
  • Cook for an additional 1½ to 2 hours or until the meat shreds easily with a fork.
  • Shred the entire roast and mix the meat with the juices, then let it simmer in the oven for 10-15 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the cilantro & lime sour cream by combining the sour cream, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and lime zest.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Heat the tortillas by wrapping 10 corn tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave for 30-60 seconds to soften.
  • Prepare the pork taquitos by placing a bit of cheese in the center of the tortilla, then top with a bit of shredded pork and roll.
  • Place, seam side down, on a baking sheet that's been coated with cooking spray.
  • Finish rolling the taquitos, then brush or spray them with olive oil.
  • Bake the taquitos by placing the baking sheet in the oven for 5-7 minutes.
  • Flip over and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
  • Serve the taquitos, guacamole, salsa, cilantro & lime sour cream, and hot sauce immediately. Enjoy.